38th Legislative District Democrats Membership Meeting Minutes

Date: February 22, 2017

Location: Labor Temple, 2812 Lombard Ave, Everett, WA 98201

Call to Order: 7:01PM

Pledge of Allegiance/Flag Salute: 7:02PM
Adoption of the Agenda: 7:03PM
Approval of Minutes: 7:05PM

Officers in Attendance:
Charlene Rawson; Chair
Jackie Minchew; First Vice Chair
Hillary Pirtle; Second Vice Chair
Lisa Hunter; Treasurer
Dannika Stone; Recording Secretary
Jonathan Peebles; Seargent at Arms
Marian Harrison; State Committee Woman
Greg Lineberry; State Committee Man
Kara Briggs; Female Representative to County Executive Board
David Simpson; Male Representative to County Executive Board

Guests:

Motions:
-Harry Abbot moves to amend the agenda to include Resolution on Candidates Receiving Donations.
Motion seconded by Jackie Minchew. Discussion ensues. It is resolved the amendment is not in correct
format. Motion called to vote. 11 for, 13 against. Motion failed to carry to amend, but it is noted that
formatting will be changed in near future and brought up again at next meeting.
-David Simpson moves to amend the agenda to reflect accurate date (February 22nd, instead of March
22nd), seconded by Victor Harris. Voted to amend agenda by acclamation.

Business:

Labor Breakfast Report: Mary Rollins reports that the Labor Breakfast was well attended.
All leftovers was donated to the Gospel Mission. Overall, it was a very successful event. Future
goals include having the County be more involved.
Well attended. Leftovers went to Mission. Broke even. Goal, get the county involved in a county
event. Paul Roberts and Brenda Stonecipher were in attendance/large donations. Overall very
successful.
St Patrick's Day Fundraiser: Hilary Pirtle and Mary Rollins announce a fundraiser on
March 17th, 5-10pm, aptly named a St. Paddys Bash, located at Firefighter's Banquet Hall on
2411 Hewitt Ave. There will be auctions, door prizes, and raffles all to raise money for the
organization. Donations of prizes needed. To discourage DUI's, a limit of two drink tickets will be
given, along with arrangements for transportation including carpooling and Uber. Tickets are
available on Brown Paper Tickets for $50. Food includes corned beef dinner and other traditional
food. More information is available on the website. Joe Erickson adds: Congress people, city
 councils, etc. may show up. Our congressman agreed to be a sponsor. Mary Rollins discusses
venue. Irish school of dance will attend.

Earth Day March: Jackie Minchew announces a 350 Everett meeting at Everett United
Church- Christ at 6:30. The potluck will begin at 7:15 at the Church, located on Rockefeller and
Everett. Jackie continues with an undecided plan to further the event by going to Seattle (climate
movement) or to have a march/event here. Paul Robinson addresses the committee: would LD
38 be interested in being involved with fundraiser for 350 Everett org? The climate change
addressing event wouldn't be a march, possibly at a Church in Marysville, on Saturday, time TBD.
Jackie also addresses the march in Seattle on the 22nd and answers guests questions regarding
transportation. It is stressed that transportation needs to be organized and addressed on a more
available format for the public. Slack and Facebook as such formats were mentioned.
Kara Briggs addresses the option of having a march located in Maryville and Tulalip, due to
location and transportation to Seattle as an issue to those who live further North.

Tax Day March: Hillary Pirtle announces two important marches on April 15th; Tax Day
March, in which the purpose is to protest President Trump's withholding of his tax records, and
Black Lives Matter march, in which the solidarity of all the groups that have marched in the past
(Women's March, Science March, etc.) combined to attend is vital to the cause, otherwise we
risk diluting the message. Marches will be at 5pm at Westlake Seattle. There were concerns
on parking/transportation. Solutions include carpooling, but it was discussed we will look into
renting charter bus(es) to go to marching events. Hilary expresses the importance of heart over
inconvenience, that the inconvenience of transportation pales in comparison to the
inconveniences marginalized people featured in BLM's march face on an everyday scale, and we
must overcome this. Sal Castruita encouraged people to take the 510 to Seattle from Everett
(PUBLIC transportation over charter). Central communication was discussed and using platforms
such as FB, Slack, and emails will hopefully be used.

A guest brought up an off topic question regarding our Sanctuary City status; how will
Trump/ICE/Federal funds affect the decision-makings of our city? It was answered that state police are
not to enforce or conduct immigration status checks, because that will interfere with the relationships
we have with the community.

Officer/Committee Reports:
Chairs Report: March this Sunday in support of refugees at Trinity Church in Everett.
There will be a prayer service after an hour of marching. Starts at 1-3. Breakfast is served before
at 11:15
Treasurers Report: as of Jan 31st: Beginning balance: $4154.50
Expenses: $0042.26
Revenues: $0799.09
Ending Balance: $4910.68

Fundraising Report (Hilary Pyrtle): NTR, but expresses importance of fundraising at

grassroots levels. Invitation to public for donations.
Communications Report (Joseph): FB is successful (admits we have duplicate pages,
however, trying to work with FB to take down old page). We are growing constantly (1000 more
followers a week). We also have twitter and Instagram, working with Bridget.
Discusses/promotes #Slack.
 PCO report (Joseph): NTR, but encourages those to be PCOs if not already. More PCO's
in Marysville vital since we are very underrepresented. Explains the definition of PCO and their
responsibilities (voting rights) to guest. Chairwoman joins in, expresses importance of precinct
committee for door-belling. There will be a PCO social at Hillary Pirtles house on 3/11 at 6pm.
County Report: Kara Briggs and David Simpson team up to report: David Simpson
reports: Endorsements: 72,220 registered voters 44 PCO's (official) until next tues. DEMs: over
5000 NOT Registered: 62(?). Our candidates for City: Brian Sullivan, Judy Tuohy, Victor Paul,
Cassie Franklin, Alex Lark (city council), Paul Roberts (re-election).
Kara Briggs reflects on the camp on DAPL was forcefully evacuated. However, the protest in ND
brings protesting to a new level and standard. She warns protests at these levels could be
happening in our area. It is reminded that County counsel seats will be open for reelection.
Guests: Marysville Kent Kline Republican. Wants to know what Marysville City Council's view on
Trump's usage of ICE with local law enforcement.
Simpson: District endorsement first, then County. (not sure if important)
State Report: Marian Harrison and Greg Lineberry. Greg Lineberry references email
about partnership with Tina and endorsements/delegates/votes about DNC. Addresses caucuses
versus primary will be question for committee soon.
Marian: Jaxon and Hilary Franz spoke in Olympia, recounts event. Pledged vote to Jaxon. Tina
was elected. Rob Dollin (secretary) Habib as Treasure

Next Meeting Date:

Good of the Order: Mary Rollins reports an update on the DNR's decision for the land swaps for timber
harvest in Wallace Falls, known as Singletary Timber Sale. The clear cut would provide money for the
Department of Education among other things. Chris Reykdal voted for it, State Commissioner of Public
Lands, Hilary Franz, against it. The proposal went to the committee, and committee put a postponement
on final decision, which may include decreasing the acreage involved from 187 acres to 25 acres. Mary
stresses this decision will be used as a gateway for more surrounding acres to be available for clear cut,
an idea generally opposed by the surrounding communities.

Adjourn: 9:15PM

Dates to Remember:
March 17, St. Paddys Bash
April 15, Tax Day March
April 22, Earth Day March

YOUR PARTICIPATION IS IMPORTANT TO SHOW DEMOCRATIC STRENGTH

38th LD Democrats meet 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00PM, Labor Temple
38th LD Democrats Executive Board meets 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00PM